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June 16, 2001 · Shanklin RV-6A · N76MS
Poseyville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2001
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Poseyville, IN
Aircraft
Shanklin RV-6A
Tail Number
N76MS
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
CHI01LA172
The experimental homebuilt airplane, piloted by a student pilot, was substantially damaged during a hard landing when the airplane stalled approximately 6 feet agl and nosed over.
Full Narrative
On June 16, 2001, at 1130 central daylight time, a Shanklin RV6-A, N76MS, piloted by a student pilot, received substantial damage during landing when the airplane nosed over at the Ralph E. Koch Airport (61Y), Poseyville, Indiana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 student solo flight was not operating on a flight plan. The student pilot was seriously injured. The flight departed from the Daviess County Airport, Washington, Indiana, at 1100, en route to 61Y. The pilot reported that he stalled the airplane approximately 6 feet agl during landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportRalph E. Koch (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftShanklin RV-6A
Tail NumberN76MS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-AIA · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO